I ordered a 4.56 8.5” ring gear for my Dana 44 rear axle, but it only measure about 8 inches in diameter. Is this normal?
I haven’t personally measured it, I’m having to go off of everything he’s telling me because I’m out of state. He ordered the wrong size a few months ago and they wouldn’t even fit in the housing. So I asked him this time what size he got and he told me it measures 8 inchesI can't remember if it's measured at the bolt side or the front of the gear side. How are you measuring it if you don't have it?
So I’m hoping he ordered a size 8.5 and it just measures a little smaller than it’s said to beI haven’t personally measured it, I’m having to go off of everything he’s telling me because I’m out of state. He ordered the wrong size a few months ago and they wouldn’t even fit in the housing. So I asked him this time what size he got and he told me it measures 8 inches
Yes I have also come to that conclusion, I wish I had the time to type all the problems I’ve had with this guy. I’m in the military so I haven’t been able to go back home and look at what he’s been doing for myself so it’s been frustration. He is the one installing them. I’m hoping he’s done in the next few days and I’ll just have to ask for a part breakdown before I give any money. Thank you for your help!He has to have the box still laying there if not how's he going to return it if it's the wrong one? If the first one was to small then it could have been for the front axle.
Sounds to me like you need to find a new Mechanic if he can't order the correct parts. Is he the one installing them?
Yes I have also come to that conclusion, I wish I had the time to type all the problems I’ve had with this guy. I’m in the military so I haven’t been able to go back home and look at what he’s been doing for myself so it’s been frustration. He is the one installing them. I’m hoping he’s done in the next few days and I’ll just have to ask for a part breakdown before I give any money. Thank you for your help!
I do believe he ordered a new carrier, my main question is if it’s possible for him to have ordered the wrong size ring gear and it still work? Or does it have to be the 8.5 inch ring for everything to fit and work?If he can't order parts correctly I find it hard to believe he can install them correctly, it's not just a drop in and go and also depending on what gears are in it now it could need a different carrier.
I think so. I just recall them being bumped up in size. Also, to @BrysonHallmark, there are differences between Rubi & non-rubi axles. Be sure to confirm that part number.I think the new D44's are called a New Generation axle isn't it?
Yes I have also come to that conclusion, I wish I had the time to type all the problems I’ve had with this guy. I’m in the military so I haven’t been able to go back home and look at what he’s been doing for myself so it’s been frustration. He is the one installing them. I’m hoping he’s done in the next few days and I’ll just have to ask for a part breakdown before I give any money. Thank you for your help!